a blog diary and record of learning…

“Thomas was sentenced to six years in 1957 for burglary and attempted rape in Los Angeles. Two parole violations sent him back behind bars until 1966.”

I am opposed to parole, early release, and short sentences for violent predatory crimes. It’s one thing to parole a non-violent criminal. But violent criminals who are paroled have a tendency to commit further violence. In fact, were the full scope of their violence known, we’d probably never parole them.

“Police believe [the] 72-year-old insurance claims adjuster arrested earlier this month is the most prolific serial killer in the city’s [Los Angeles] history, having raped and strangled as many as 30 older women over two decades.”